Very Good
#418 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 31% in state
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
Elementary School · Frederick County Public Schools · Frederick, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7215 Corporate Court, Frederick, MD 21703
- Math 28% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,084/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frederick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,293
Median home value
$364,300
Median rent
$1,887/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballenger Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 709 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 1.6 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hall School - FrederickPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 3–12 | 1.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Tuscarora ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 779 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Frederick County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #25 of 67
- District spending per student
- $16,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is a public elementary school in Frederick, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #418 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
What grades does Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter serve?
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter rank in MD?
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter ranks #418 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter a charter school?
Yes, Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter a Title I school?
No, Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?
21.0% of students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Frederick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (301) 663-7970
- Area population (ZIP 21703)
- 41,766
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21703; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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